{"title":"Arms, Armour \u0026 Militaria","description":"\u003cp\u003eA curated collection of antique arms, armor, military objects, medals and historical memorabilia, selected for their craftsmanship, provenance and historical significance. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-engraved-steel-dhal-sipar-shield-with-four-bosses-48-cm","title":"Antique Engraved Steel Dhal \/ Sipar Shield with Four Bosses. 48 cm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLarge circular hand worked iron steel shield with a shallow convex form, four raised bosses and engraved decoration across the face. The surface retains extensive dark oxidation, patina, scratches and age related wear. The reverse preserves the metal fittings and an aged strap\/grip assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis form is commonly associated with South Asian \u003cstrong\u003edhal\u003c\/strong\u003e and Persian \u003cstrong\u003esipar\u003c\/strong\u003e shields. Exact origin and date have not been independently authenticated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 48 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Iron \/ steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: Engraved surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures: Four raised bosses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: Strap\/grip fittings present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Dhal \/ Sipar type round shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Possibly Persian or South Asian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: Undetermined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Antique wear, oxidation, patina and scratches consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dar Al Tourath","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51489107116068,"sku":"DT-0084","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/7787\/1396\/files\/teres-front.png?v=1789571247"},{"product_id":"indo-persian-silver-koftgari-armour-set","title":"Indo Persian Silver Koftgari Armour Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eA remarkable complete Indo Persian armour set comprising four matching pieces, each elaborately decorated with \u003cstrong\u003esilver koftgari inlay on iron\u003c\/strong\u003e a refined technique of hammering fine silver wire into etched iron to create dense, all over floral arabesque patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKhula Khud (Helmet)\u003c\/strong\u003e a domed helmet with a central spike finial, sliding nasal bar, and articulated chainmail aventail protecting the neck and shoulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDhal (Round Shield)\u003c\/strong\u003e a circular shield with four raised decorative bosses arranged symmetrically, the surface covered entirely in scrolling silver foliate design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBazu Band (Vambrace \/ Arm Guard)\u003c\/strong\u003e  a tubular forearm defense with hinge closure, fully engraved in matching arabesque Koftgari work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTabar (Battle Axe)\u003c\/strong\u003e a crescent bladed axe on a long shaft, the blade and haft decorated in the same continuous silver inlay pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll four pieces share a unified decorative vocabulary, suggesting they were commissioned and crafted as a single ensemble. The silver inlay retains strong contrast against the darkened iron ground, with no significant loss to the Koftgari work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dar Al Tourath","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51503781937188,"sku":"DT-0085","price":3400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/7787\/1396\/files\/all_ea045fc4-7131-441a-9550-d36558dfee2c.png?v=1789646347"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/7787\/1396\/collections\/all_ea045fc4-7131-441a-9550-d36558dfee2c.png?v=1790319826","url":"https:\/\/daraltourath.com\/collections\/arms-armour-militaria.oembed","provider":"Dar Al Tourath","version":"1.0","type":"link"}